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Uh.... 102" whip with a 6" spring IS 1/4 wave. The K40 is indeed a nice antenna, but as mentioned previously, much shorter radiating length, basically 1/4 wave compressed into a shorter space... The 102 is also much more likely to radiate a usable signal for line of sight over obstacles like...

@ChadHahn just curious what region do you camp / travel in? I have found that with water temp starting above 60 deg F recirculating isn't really necessary. Just wondering if your results are similar... I know starting with 40 deg F water, it takes about 10 minutes of recirculation to get the...

I don't have younguns as it were, to worry about with mud, HOWEVER, something I want to mention is any privy setup should always be downslope of the main tent and kitchen area to prevent shower runoff and mud issues in the primary space. Since posting this thread, I have pondered, gone over my...

Excus teh rambling here. In my digging I am finding info all over the place on this subject of hot camp showers. I'm simply trying to put this into one place for my own perpective to wrap my head around the concepts, advantages and disadvantages. And share them with anyone else that might be...

So here is the plan, for better or worse... #1. Recieve the quick connects, and 3/8 barb to 3/8 MPT fittings (With clamps) #2. Cut a 10' length of hi temp silicone 3/8 tubing. #3. From the Zodi battery shower pump, remove the shower head. Install onto 3/8" tubing using clamp if required. #4...

I have used McMaster Carr before for some specialty bushings for woodworking equipment. They can be spendy, but often times, the only place to find what I need... I think I solved my issue. Amazon has 3/8" quick disconnects intended for pressure washers, plus the 3/8 barb x 3/8 hose fittings...

So yes, I am still playing with the shower idea. If I use the Zodi, or even go with a Camplux, unless I fork over the bucks for a Joolca Ensuite plumbing kit, I will need to plumb the Ensuite with 3/8" tubing which I have. Whether I use the Battery shower Zodi, or the full Zodi Hottap, it...

Good write up, no additional setup once you get the rig done. I like it, a lot... One item of concern with your install though. On the first post, one of your pics shows a wire routed unprotected through a metal panel. Off roading, or even on, vibration of the vehicle will make that wire...

FWIW, "overthinking things" is how I make my living so I guess it is a job hazard. The 2 big issues I have with going with a 5L heater are. #1. Hauling space. Maybe a Steak Saver adapter as you call it, not sure what that means, but a l lb throwaway F to Acme M adapter ($10.00 on Amazon) would...

Honestly, I am trying to get simplicity of operation, But with the on demand propane heaters, that seems to come at the cost of simplicity of setup, and bulk. I am going to test something here shortly and will likely determine my course of action from that. And that is... Like I said I am...

This may have been a moot point. In a fit of cleaning zeal my wife saw the radio with the boogered battery compartment and chucked it in the tech recycle box, which ran yesterday. Our local tech recycling program has it now. I guess I need a new one. Now the bigger question. Do I get a...

So dumb of me I know, but I managed to let batteries leak in the battery compartment of my old Radio Shack weather band radio. This is pretty important on off grid trips especially well off the beaten path along the beaches along Bolivar or Padre Island. This isn't something we use a lot, but it...

So the 4x4 clubs near me all require CB Radios in the rigs. I know I can get a handheld, but if I am going to do it, do it right, and use the gear I have. It's been a few years, but when mounted to the middle of the front wall of the bed I verfied everything is still working spot on. The...

Well, to be 100% honest here, your spelling and grammar from what I can tell, exceeds that of several PHd Engineers I worked with at a certain space agency that shall remain nameless... I can related, although my issue has mitigated over time. I more or less stopped paying attention by fifth...

I totally lost track of this thread and stumbled on it again today. But some specs to consider... OEM tire size on the truck. 255/70R17. Diameter of said tire ~31" Lift applied to the truck, front end only 2.5" Truck currently running 35x12.50/17 tires. So 35" Diameter. Radius is half...

First off, 100% respect to any and all that are dealing with their own physical and / or psychological issues. For those being judgemental about others circumstances I say wait, it will come to you. We all are subject to decline, it's called life. Secondly, I am sorry you run into people that...

I'm going to try as best I can to answer your question. Budget will of course be a limiting factor. Let me give you my perspective first. I have Osteoarthritis of my lumber impacting at the worst L4 and L5, giving me a fairly constant sciatic nerve compression on the left side. On that same leg...

Yes, I am playing with ideas here, nothing solid. One of the replies to my thread about the Camplux 5L got me thinking... those overlanding and adventuring without propane, these heaters are a non starter entirely. So why am I pondering a propane shower / heater in the first place? Honestly...

Dumb question then... aren't all the portable hot water heaters made in China?

Fair enough, and to be blunt, I grew up drinking from a standard water hose back then the fittings were partially made with lead. That may explain a bit though...